* * * * F R I D A Y * * * * J A N AU A R Y 11th * * * * D A Y 10 of 2018 * * * *
Happy Milk Day
1569: England instituted their first state Lottery
1922: First use of insulin to treat diabetes in a human patient
1935: Amelia Earhart becomes the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California
1964: The Surgeon General of the United States publishes the landmark report Smoking and Health saying that smoking may be hazardous to health
1973: Major League Baseball owners vote in approval of the American League adopting the designated hitter
In the News: Zoning Commission says No to proposed Gun Range…Alexander Senior Center saved citizens over $1 million during 2018 Medicare Enrollment Period…Man dies in Wilkes County Crash…Taylorsville woman jailed…Working Meth Lab found and destroyed in Iredell County
Weather: Sunny today, Weekend could bring Wintry Mix
Sports: Cougar Hoops host McDowell this evening…AC Wrestling at Lincolnton…Canes winning streak snapped…App falls in College Hoops…Four NFL Playoff Games this weekend, who you got ?…Tim Tebow is engaged
Amanda Peet
The cost of a First Class Stamp will increase to 55 cents on January 27th. Complain if you like, but that’s still a deal
I was saddened to see a video on Facebook of three teens smoking meth, I could have gone the rest of my life without seeing something like that
Got a call from a telemarketer yesterday wanting to know if I wanted a free, all-expenses paid trip to Hawaii. Certain condition apply, however…
Quote of the Day: “Blondes have more fun because they’re easier to find in the dark”…Unknown